Follow usArsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is ready to rival close friend Xabi Alonso as the north London giants eye a move for Los Blancos target Rodrigo Mendoza. The Elche super talent, who has a 20 million euros release clause, has been wanted by the biggest clubs in the world after his impressive performances in Spain’s top division.
The Sky Blues are also watching the situation with the wonderkid, as Pep Guardiola is also impressed by him.
Rodrigo graduated from Elche’s youth system and made his professional debut for the team 3 years ago. In the past campaign, the midfielder played in 21 matches in the Secunda Division as his team finished 2nd and earned a promotion to LaLiga.
This season, Mendoza has already played 9 games in LaLiga, and he has 1 goal. His performances at midfield have made him wanted by the biggest teams in Europe.
Arsenal are ready to pay his 20 million euros release clause and get him to the Premier League, but Manchester City also have no problems with paying that amount. However, Real Madrid also wants Mendoza, and if the young midfielder wants to continue to play in LaLiga, Los Blancos will have the biggest advantage for his signature, but the EPL teams could compensate by offering a higher salary.
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